English & Media Teacher

Job Description The key tasks

of all teachers are to deliver high quality teaching and learning in the

classroom, ensuring good quality planning, marking and record keeping. All teachers are tutors. The

successful candidate will be expected to: To

teach Media at KS4 (GCSE and BTEC) and English across the age and ability range

carrying out the professional duties of a school teacher in accordance with the

current provisions of the Conditions of Employment of School Teachers To

effectively plan and deliver lessons in accordance with the department’s scheme

of work and National Curriculum requirements To

regularly assess and record students’ performance, reporting to the Heads of

Departments (both Media and English) and to parents as required and advising on

examination entries as appropriate To

contribute to departmental and whole school development, participating in

departmental and staff meetings as appropriate, creating schemes of work and

resources, etc. To

undertake a share in the corporate responsibility for the wellbeing and student

behaviour management To

undertake whole school duties on a rota basis, such as break-time supervision

as directed To

participate in the performance management system To

implement school policies To

be prepared to undertake continuing professional development To

undertake duties as a tutor, including keeping an accurate attendance register,

ensuring proper records are kept and attending to the welfare and guidance

needs of the tutor group To

meet with parents on a regular basis in order to discuss the progress of

students taught and the progress of students in the tutor group

Person Specification

Experience:

Qualified

Teacher Status (QTS) with a valid 11-18 teaching qualification Well

qualified Media specialist, with ability to teach English Excellent

teaching skills Experience

of using ICT in Media and English Proven

skills in effective classroom management

Specific Skills:

Up-to-date

knowledge of current educational developments in Media and English Enthusiasm

for Media and English Ability

to raise standards Good

relationships with students and staff Ability

to create schemes of work Ability

to communicate effectively orally and in writing A

clear grasp of Assessment, Recording and Reporting (including target setting)

Personal Qualities:

Desire

to learn Highly

motivated Flexible

and risk-taking personality Good

organisational and inter-personal skills Ability

to work within a team High

expectations of self and others Commitment

to enrichment and enhancement activities Show

a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

young people